RE Q&A: When Is Water Damage a Liability?
Ignoring early moisture reports can lead to mold, tenant health claims and higher repair costs. Owners should act fast to limit damage and liability.

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The Hernando County Association of REALTORS® delivers member services such as advocacy efforts, education, leadership, networking and MLS services to achieve common goals of increased professionalism and profitability.
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Ignoring early moisture reports can lead to mold, tenant health claims and higher repair costs. Owners should act fast to limit damage and liability.
AI can handle routine tasks for agents, creating more time for pricing, negotiations and customer care. Agents must still verify information and personalize messaging.
Credit scores across Florida slipped over the past year, raising borrowing costs for buyers and limiting refinancing or equity borrowing for homeowners.
Missing or invalid direct deposit details can temporarily freeze IRS refunds this year. Taxpayers must update bank info or request a paper check to release funds.
With major insurance changes already in place and no new overhaul planned, buyers and sellers have clearer expectations and should price deals using current costs.
Rates on 30-year mortgages were essentially flat this week at to 6.11%, while 15-year rates inched up to 5.5%, reinforcing stable conditions for buyers and sellers.
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DISCOVER HERNANDO COUNTY'S NEW LAND DEVELOPMENT MAP
Hernando County is launching a new Land Development Regulations GIS Map as part of the County’s GeoHub—an easy-to-use, centralized online platform that improves access to land development information. Join us for a live demonstration to see how this interactive map helps residents, real estate professional, developers, and stakeholders quickly locate zoning and land development details—all in one place. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to explore the map during the session and connect with staff for technical questions following the demonstration.
Don't miss this upcoming Community Roundtable on January 30, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm, Location: Hernando County Utilities Department 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. This Roundtable will provide residents and real estate professionals the opportunity to hear directly from Hernando County's leadership, including County Administrator Jeff Rogers, during a live, in-person forum. The session will include a presentation and hands-on walkthrough of the County’s new Land Development Map, followed by time for discussion and questions.
Register here:
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HCAR had a full house for the Navigating the New Property Appraiser's Website Lunch and Learn yesterday. A Big thank you to the instructors' Ishmel Sanon and Nicole Bertulli for bringing their knowledge to our members. Thank you to Matthew Bouchard from MSB Home Loans, Inc. for supplying lunch. ... See MoreSee Less



Florida Realtors® is now accepting applications for 2026–2027 Education Foundation Scholarships, with awards starting at $1,000.
🗓 Deadline: March 6 at noon
👩🎓 Who can apply: Florida high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students (all majors welcome!)
This is a great opportunity to support education and future leaders—especially those interested in real estate.
👉 Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/4biVqZd
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Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open
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Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6.